SANYA, inamin na mas na-challenge sa pagganap na ‘First Lady’ kaya inaral na mabuti

NGAYONG Valentine’s Day, hinahandog ng GMA Entertainment Group ang isa sa most anticipated series at sequel sa Philippines’ No. 1 show for 2021, ang First Lady. 

The original drama stars once again the swoon-worthy pairing of award-winning actor Gabby Concepcion bilang President Glenn Acosta at ang brilliant Kapuso actress Sanya Lopez bilang First Lady Melody Acosta.

“Talagang hindi naman namin iniisip na magkakaroon ng book 2,” pagbabahagi ni Gabby.

“Although, ‘yung first book, talagang napakaganda. We have a good team that brought us to where we are right now.”

Inamin naman ni Sanya na ang pagbabago sa kanyang character ay, “mas challenging po talaga ang maging First Lady.”

“’Yung First Yaya kasi medyo malapit-lapit pa talaga kay Sanya ‘yung character eh. Unlike now, ‘yung pagiging First Lady inaaral ko po talaga. Of course, nandyan din naman po si Direk LA (Madridejos) to help me.”

Nagtapos nga ang First Yaya on a happy note with the fairytale romance of President Glenn and Melody.

This time around, the newlywed couple navigates new territory and delves into trust and doubt; change and tradition; and the line of clear communication that will challenge their marriage.

As Glenn seeks another term to his presidency, Melody needs to reassess and find her place once more in her husband’s ever-chaotic and busy life.

Playing important roles sa primetime series ay sina Pancho Magno bilang PSG Captain Conrad Enriquez, ang head of PGA’s security detail and the primary protector of the First Family; Ms. Pilar Pilapil bilang Blesilda, ang headstrong mother of PGA who will stop at nothing to protect the presidency; Boboy Garovillo bilang Florencio, Melody’s father who passed away but still appears to her visions; Maxine Medina bilang Lorraine, Assistant Secretary of the Presidential Communications and Head of the Speech Writers Group and Melody’s former rival turned “frienemy”; Thou Reyes bilang Yessy, Presidential Management Chief-of-Staff who also holds the post of Presidential Spokesperson; at si Ms. Sandy Andolong bilang Edna, and loving and streetwise mother of Melody.

Kasama pa rin to showcase more spark and fun sina Cassy Legaspi bilang Nina Acosta, the eldest daughter of PGA who is also running for a position in her school government; at JD Domagoso bilang Jonas, Nina’s boyfriend who also joins the school campus elections but ends up competing against her.

Nagbabalik din sa serye sina  Clarence Delgado bilang Nathan, the second child of PGA whose resolve is tested when his family is besieged by challenges to their stability and security; at si Patricia Coma bilang Nicole, the youngest child of PGA who is closest to Melody.

Mas magiging exciting ang serye sa pagpasok ng seasoned actress na si Alice Dixson bilang Atty. Ingrid Domingo, a political strategist that eventually gets hired by President Glenn Acosta’s (PGA) campaign team to be the political director of his presidential bid. Na-reveal na rin na siya ang former serious girlfriend ni Glenn.

May very special guest appearance naman ang award-winning actor and one of GMA’s prime leading men na si Rocco Nacino bilang Mayor Moises Valentin, a rising political star and young hotshot Mayor of “Magat” City. He is suave and good-looking, and develops a “special” friendship with Melody even when he is allied with the opposition party.

Dagdag din sa powerhouse cast sina Isabel Rivas bilang Allegra Trinidad, Francine Prieto bilang Soledad Cortez, at si Samantha Lopez bilang Ambrocia Bolivar, na pare-parehong former first lady.

Pasok din sa serye sina Shyr Valdez bilang Manang Sioning, a veteran staff of the Presidential palace; John Feir bilang Teddy, President Glenn Acosta’s Campaign Manager; at Divine bilang Bella, Yessy’s office assistant and Ingrid’s double-agent.

Nagbabalik din sa serye ang well-loved characters nina Kakai Bautista bilang Pepita; Analyn Barro bilang Gem Rose Reyes-Agcaoili; Glenda Garcia bilang Marni Tupaz; Cai Cortez bilang Norma; Thia Thomalla bilang PSG Lt. Val Cañete; Anjo Damiles bilang Jasper Agcaoili; Jon Lucas bilang Titus De Villa; Jerick Dolormente bilang Lloyd Reyes;  Muriel Lomadilla bilang Bevs; Kiel Rodriguez bilang PSG Paul Librada; Atak bilang Impak; at Cecil Paz bilang Jesse.

Catch the highly-anticipated world premiere of First Lady – na mula sa direksyon ni LA Madridejos at ng associate director na si Rechie del Carmen – simula ngayong Lunes, February 14, weeknights, on GMA, GTV and Heart of Asia.

Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV. For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit www.GMANetwork.com.

(ROHN ROMULO)